Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Single Seater Racing > Formula One
Reload this Page [Team] Mercedes: Will they ever dominate again?
Register Gallery FAQ Calendar

Home
« Previous Thread | Formula One | Next Thread »
Reply
Page 8 of 40 « First 4567 8 910111218 Last »
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 28 May 2019, 07:01 (Ref:3906445)   #176
Alan52
Veteran
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Australia
Glenmore Park
Posts: 1,650
Alan52 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridAlan52 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by S griffin View Post
I think Hungaroring, where straightline speed doesn’t matter quite so much might be the best chance for the others. But of course there’s still a chance other teams can catch up on them
We’ve been saying that since 2014.
Alan52 is offline  
Quote
Old 28 May 2019, 07:54 (Ref:3906453)   #177
TrapezeArtist
Veteran
 
TrapezeArtist's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
United Kingdom
England
Posts: 1,884
TrapezeArtist should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridTrapezeArtist should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridTrapezeArtist should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridTrapezeArtist should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by ApexTurtle View Post
Putting Hamilton on the mediums was a terrible choice, but of course this is Mercedes and not Ferrari so nobody notices or cares
Mercedes took a risk,
possible upside: drizzly rain, where the mediums would be clearly better than the softs, or real rain when everyone would pit before the mediums lost their edge.
possible downside: mediums going off well before the end of the race and having to be nursed to the finish.

Ferrari took a risk,
possible upside: extra set of new tyres to use in Q2 or Q3.
possible downside: failure to get into Q2.

As it happened, they both got the downside part of their particular risk, so we only have to look at the results to see who judged their risks best.
TrapezeArtist is online now  
__________________
The older I get, the faster I was.
Quote
Old 28 May 2019, 07:59 (Ref:3906455)   #178
S griffin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 18,397
S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!
Merc could afford to take a calculated gamble. The worst that would happen is they would finish off the podium. Of course it helped that it didn't really rain. I am surprised there was a 90% chance of rain at the beginning of the race

Ferrari, even by their standards, that was bad leaving Leclerc in the pits. I know they've made mistakes in the past, but I thought even them would have a backup plan

They did ok getting Vettel to finish second and they were a bit closer to Merc, so they just need to organise things better. But I'm not holding my breath
S griffin is online now  
__________________
He who dares wins!
He who hesitates is lost!
Quote
Old 28 May 2019, 19:20 (Ref:3906586)   #179
Aysedasi
Team Crouton
20KPINAL
 
Aysedasi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
England
Lymington, New Forest, England
Posts: 39,567
Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by S griffin View Post
The worst that would happen is they would finish off the podium.
Right now, that would have been pretty disastrous, surely?
Aysedasi is offline  
__________________
44 days...
Quote
Old 30 May 2019, 11:28 (Ref:3906940)   #180
crmalcolm
Subscriber
Veteran
 
crmalcolm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Nepal
Exactly where I need to be.
Posts: 12,350
crmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
The latest F1 Power Rankings highlight the problem at Mercedes - people are over estimating how good the cars are, and not giving the drivers the credit they deserve.

Their drivers are only 2nd and 3rd - so obviously their tactic is wrong.
At the start of the season, we saw them off the pace of Ferrari - this was clearly sandbagging in an effort to make their drivers seem more impressive when the 'five-man panel assesses each driver after every Grand Prix and scores them out of 10 according to their performance across the weekend – taking machinery out of the equation'

Since then, they have struggled to make the results seem anything more than a machinery specific situation.
I noticed this with Hamilton calling his Monaco result a 'miracle', and James Vowle coming on the radio to inform us that it is all about the driver being able to deliver a result, and not the car!
crmalcolm is offline  
__________________
"When you’re just too socially awkward for real life, Ten-Tenths welcomes you with open arms. Everyone has me figured out, which makes it super easy for me."
Quote
Old 30 May 2019, 12:04 (Ref:3906947)   #181
Aysedasi
Team Crouton
20KPINAL
 
Aysedasi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
England
Lymington, New Forest, England
Posts: 39,567
Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!
A 'scruffy qualifying lap' for Hamilton. But a new record. I guess scruffy is the new brilliant.......

And people actually read this?
Aysedasi is offline  
__________________
44 days...
Quote
Old 31 May 2019, 00:15 (Ref:3907080)   #182
Adam43
14th
1% Club
 
Adam43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
European Union
New Orleans
Posts: 42,595
Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aysedasi View Post
A 'scruffy qualifying lap' for Hamilton. But a new record. I guess scruffy is the new brilliant.......
So, Hamilton wasn’t even competent.
Adam43 is offline  
__________________
Seriously not taking motorsport too seriously.
Quote
Old 31 May 2019, 02:23 (Ref:3907084)   #183
JHamilton
Veteran
 
JHamilton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
United States
Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,494
JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam43 View Post
So, Hamilton wasn’t even competent.
I can tend to do this myself. I only have one problem with Hamilton his entire career but I can only explain if you know who RUSTY WALLACE is. He is much better than I am willing to admit just because he has RW syndrome.

Edit - And I realize that's going to **** off one forum user and I'm sorry.
JHamilton is online now  
Quote
Old 31 May 2019, 08:18 (Ref:3907114)   #184
S griffin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 18,397
S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!
To be fair a lot of cars looked on the edge in qualifying. There seemed to be a lot of power sliding, which was a great sight to see
S griffin is online now  
__________________
He who dares wins!
He who hesitates is lost!
Quote
Old 11 Jun 2019, 09:37 (Ref:3909323)   #185
GTRMagic
Race Official
1% Club
 
GTRMagic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Australia
Sell me this pen....
Posts: 46,693
GTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Another awful result.
Yeah, sure a win. But where was the tail gunner?
Toto must be looking at cashing out surely..
GTRMagic is offline  
__________________
Happy David Thexton Day, 21st March 2003
“I am not uncertain” - Dollar Bill Stern, Billions
“Fear stimulates my imagination” - Don Draper, Mad Men
“Everybody Lies” - Dr Gregory House, House
“Trust But Verify” - Commissioner Frank Reagan, Blue Bloods
Quote
Old 11 Jun 2019, 09:43 (Ref:3909324)   #186
crmalcolm
Subscriber
Veteran
 
crmalcolm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Nepal
Exactly where I need to be.
Posts: 12,350
crmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
They have to wait until Austria now for their next decent result.
crmalcolm is offline  
__________________
"When you’re just too socially awkward for real life, Ten-Tenths welcomes you with open arms. Everyone has me figured out, which makes it super easy for me."
Quote
Old 11 Jun 2019, 22:59 (Ref:3909456)   #187
Skam85
Veteran
 
Skam85's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location:
Wherever the next race is
Posts: 2,835
Skam85 has a real shot at the championship!Skam85 has a real shot at the championship!Skam85 has a real shot at the championship!Skam85 has a real shot at the championship!Skam85 has a real shot at the championship!Skam85 has a real shot at the championship!
Quote:
Originally Posted by crmalcolm View Post
They have to wait until Austria now for their next decent result.
May as well shut it down if they get the same result as last year
Skam85 is offline  
__________________
Part time wingman, full time spud.
Quote
Old 13 Jun 2019, 12:36 (Ref:3909789)   #188
broadrun96
Veteran
 
broadrun96's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
United States
Posts: 11,305
broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!broadrun96 is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Skam85 View Post
May as well shut it down if they get the same result as last year
Exactly, I'd be demanding improvement year on year otherwise what's the point in investing any longer?
broadrun96 is online now  
Quote
Old 21 Jun 2019, 01:48 (Ref:3913216)   #189
Casper
Veteran
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 3,211
Casper should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridCasper should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
I wonder what the KPI's look like.
Casper is offline  
Quote
Old 28 Jun 2019, 00:21 (Ref:3914518)   #190
GTRMagic
Race Official
1% Club
 
GTRMagic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Australia
Sell me this pen....
Posts: 46,693
GTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Back to the way it is supposed to be, 1-2..
Yet no fastest lap...
GTRMagic is offline  
__________________
Happy David Thexton Day, 21st March 2003
“I am not uncertain” - Dollar Bill Stern, Billions
“Fear stimulates my imagination” - Don Draper, Mad Men
“Everybody Lies” - Dr Gregory House, House
“Trust But Verify” - Commissioner Frank Reagan, Blue Bloods
Quote
Old 28 Jun 2019, 15:07 (Ref:3914629)   #191
Aysedasi
Team Crouton
20KPINAL
 
Aysedasi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
England
Lymington, New Forest, England
Posts: 39,567
Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by GTRMagic View Post
Yet no fastest lap...

Yep. Complete rubbish. P45 for Toto surely......
Aysedasi is offline  
__________________
44 days...
Quote
Old 28 Jun 2019, 15:37 (Ref:3914636)   #192
GT6
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
England
MAIDSTONE, KENT, ENGLAND
Posts: 11,696
GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!
may be they could try competing with one hand tied behind their backs.
GT6 is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jun 2019, 05:31 (Ref:3914717)   #193
sizzle
Veteran
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Australia
Darwin
Posts: 3,527
sizzle should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridsizzle should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Dominate the highlights footage after that howler
sizzle is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jun 2019, 18:05 (Ref:3914809)   #194
GTRMagic
Race Official
1% Club
 
GTRMagic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Australia
Sell me this pen....
Posts: 46,693
GTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
All that money spent with no pole to show for it... (Not Mr Kubica)
Tsk tsk tsk...
GTRMagic is offline  
__________________
Happy David Thexton Day, 21st March 2003
“I am not uncertain” - Dollar Bill Stern, Billions
“Fear stimulates my imagination” - Don Draper, Mad Men
“Everybody Lies” - Dr Gregory House, House
“Trust But Verify” - Commissioner Frank Reagan, Blue Bloods
Quote
Old 29 Jun 2019, 20:20 (Ref:3914830)   #195
Aysedasi
Team Crouton
20KPINAL
 
Aysedasi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
England
Lymington, New Forest, England
Posts: 39,567
Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Must try harder for sure.....
Aysedasi is offline  
__________________
44 days...
Quote
Old 29 Jun 2019, 23:28 (Ref:3914854)   #196
bjohnsonsmith
Race Official
20KPINAL
 
bjohnsonsmith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
United States
London, England
Posts: 23,230
bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aysedasi View Post
Must try harder for sure.....
Hamilton getting a grid penalty, really isn't on.
bjohnsonsmith is online now  
__________________
"If you're not winning you're not trying."
Colin Chapman.
Quote
Old 30 Jun 2019, 01:14 (Ref:3914860)   #197
GTRMagic
Race Official
1% Club
 
GTRMagic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Australia
Sell me this pen....
Posts: 46,693
GTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith View Post
Hamilton getting a grid penalty, really isn't on.
Very clumsy from the 8542 time world champion...
Toto will not be pleased...
GTRMagic is offline  
__________________
Happy David Thexton Day, 21st March 2003
“I am not uncertain” - Dollar Bill Stern, Billions
“Fear stimulates my imagination” - Don Draper, Mad Men
“Everybody Lies” - Dr Gregory House, House
“Trust But Verify” - Commissioner Frank Reagan, Blue Bloods
Quote
Old 30 Jun 2019, 08:53 (Ref:3914888)   #198
S griffin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 18,397
S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!S griffin is going for a new world record!
It was this race last season Merc had a double DNF. Now it seems Ferrari have an edge over them here. Should make for an interesting race
S griffin is online now  
__________________
He who dares wins!
He who hesitates is lost!
Quote
Old 30 Jun 2019, 11:28 (Ref:3914907)   #199
GTRMagic
Race Official
1% Club
 
GTRMagic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Australia
Sell me this pen....
Posts: 46,693
GTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGTRMagic will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by S griffin View Post
It was this race last season Merc had a double DNF. Now it seems Ferrari have an edge over them here. Should make for an interesting race
The edge is the wrong opening tyre choice.
The red mob keep wanting to change the Pirelli construction/compounding, and then they go do a risky/foolish thing like this to get pole..

Fully expect a silver 1-2 by mid race
GTRMagic is offline  
__________________
Happy David Thexton Day, 21st March 2003
“I am not uncertain” - Dollar Bill Stern, Billions
“Fear stimulates my imagination” - Don Draper, Mad Men
“Everybody Lies” - Dr Gregory House, House
“Trust But Verify” - Commissioner Frank Reagan, Blue Bloods
Quote
Old 30 Jun 2019, 12:20 (Ref:3914917)   #200
Casper
Veteran
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 3,211
Casper should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridCasper should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Like they wanted every accolade in the pre season practise by going faster than everyone else instead of using it to understand the car and learning how to manage the team & cars.
Casper is offline  
Quote
Home
« Previous Thread | Formula One | Next Thread »
Reply
Page 8 of 40 « First 4567 8 910111218 Last »

Home
« Previous Thread | Formula One | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
would Toyota dominate V8's like they have NASCAR? Pro Racer Australasian Touring Cars. 12 8 Jul 2008 02:02
Which chassis/engine combo will dominate in 2002. nem ChampCar World Series 4 2 Jan 2002 06:08
carl breeze to dominate 2002 f3! old skool National & International Single Seaters 38 6 Dec 2001 14:59
Gronholm And Makinen Dominate 2002 Old Hairpin Rallying & Rallycross 4 2 Dec 2001 16:15
who's gonna dominate in 2003 ? srinimax Formula One 17 31 Oct 2001 11:16


All times are GMT. The time now is 18:28.

TenTenths Motorsport - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.